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Tips for safe city cycling (lemmy.ml)
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Today, I'm feeling a bit bad about myself. I'm new to cycling, and to be quite honest, I was going too recklessly and almost got myself hit by a car or two. I could absolutely learn how to check my turns better.

What are your favorite tips for learning how to cycle safely in the city?

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[–] PeachMan@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago

Don't be afraid to just take it slow, choose the conservative route. Slow down at intersections, be extra cautious. Watch and observe, get used to how traffic flows so that you can go with it. It's less about following laws to the letter, and more about your own safety (but also following the laws is a decent idea).